Broad-leaved cottongrass
Eriophorum latifolium
Broad-leaved cottongrass thrives in consistently wet, acidic soil and is best suited for bog gardens, pond margins, or rain gardens. Plant in full sun to partial shade and never allow the soil to dry out. It produces attractive fluffy white seed heads in summer that add ornamental interest to naturalistic water features.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
6″ – 24″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 3-5 Days Or Keep Consistently Moist • Water Generously To Maintain Consistently Wet To Boggy Soil Conditions
Soil pH
7.5 – 8
Temperature
-35° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 12″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Division
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 30, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Florent BECK (cc-by-sa)
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